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An audio version of this story The top item on criminal justice reform advocates’ agenda has stalled as the Oklahoma legislature passed its first major deadline. Senate Bill 704 would have greatly limited the practice of lengthening prison sentences because of someone’s previous, nonviolent felony convictions. According to Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform, enhancements mean Oklahomans end up serving prison sentences 70% longer than the national average for property crimes and 79% longer for drug crimes.  The bill was also retroactive, so it would have benefited people in prison serving enhanced sentences. Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform Policy Counsel Colleen McCarty said the state is making progress releasing people from prison and preparing them for life outside, but those can’t be the only actions taken.

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